A tale of two lives.

Today’s news of the release of Ronnie Briggs hardly came as a surprise given his current state of health in that he is not expected to make a recovery from his current illness. Perhaps the right decision has been made, not for his sake but that of his family, in particular his son who stood by him throughout the long lonely years. Ronnie was a taker, a thief who never contributed a thing to society. In a life of crime his own self interest was uppermost others were to be cast aside in his scramble from justice. Not for him the much more difficult route of working to raise a family and the hardships and tremendous joys that can bring. Instead he choose a route that has brought him to his current miserable existence. Even in past times when the media spotlight shone in his direction the bravado and smiles hid a sad, hallow man.  I could not help contrast this waste of a life to that of the life Harry Patch, a man who give to society, to country and family a noble man who lived a rich and rewarding life.

 If he makes a miraculous recovery he will be back in the slammer where he belongs pronto.